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Sustain SC is proud to welcome three new board members whose leadership and expertise will help further the organization’s mission to connect the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions.
Joining the board are Blair Belk, Director of Government Relations at Coca-Cola Consolidated, Nancy Thompson, Senior Director of Advocacy and Philanthropy at Weyerhaeuser and Norris Thigpen, Director of the Office of Agribusiness Development at the South Carolina Department of Agriculture.
Blair Belk brings a decade of experience in government affairs, community engagement and compliance. Since 2017, she has served in several key roles at Coca-Cola Consolidated, where she currently leads government relations efforts for South Carolina. A graduate of the University of South Carolina and the University of North Florida, Belk is also a board member of SC Beverage Association and SC Manufacturing Alliance. She is also a graduate of the Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI.). Her leadership bridges business, sustainability and community impact.
Nancy Thompson is a respected voice in natural resource policy with a career spanning over 25 years in advocacy for the forestry and manufacturing sectors. At Weyerhaeuser, Thompson leads efforts in both governmental affairs and philanthropy, shaping policy and advancing sustainability initiatives. She also serves on the Board of Directors for North Carolina State University’s College of Natural Resources and is a past chair of the North Carolina Forestry Association.
Norris Thigpen leads the South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Office of Agribusiness Development, where he supports the growth of agribusiness across the state. Focusing on recruitment, expansion and entrepreneurship of large and small agribusinesses, he is promoting smart, strategic growth and fostering innovation in agriculture and forestry. With a background in economic development and international affairs, Thigpen brings a unique global perspective to South Carolina’s largest economic sector.
“We are excited to welcome Blair, Nancy and Norris to our board,” said Leslie Skardon, CEO of Sustain SC. “Each brings a unique perspective and a shared commitment to strengthening South Carolina’s economy through sustainable solutions. Their leadership will be instrumental as we continue building a more resilient and prosperous state.”